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Guest Post by Heather Neilson

We are nearing the four month mark of using our basement kitchenette while we are remodeling the upstairs kitchen/dining/family room areas. At first down sizing to such a small area seemed like an impossible task for a family of six, with a mom who LOVES to cook.

It took a couple of years kicking around a few ideas and a trip to IKEA to get inspired.

Here is a video of the installation of the Kitchenette. The cabinets and wall system were purchased at IKEA and installed by us. *note that we planned ahead and put 2X4′s in the wall wherever we knew the wall system would attach. Our home was a basement home from 1939-1944 and we just put a kitchen back where there once was one. It is a walk-out basement and with the kitchenette/living area, two bedrooms, and a bathroom it will make a cozy 700 sq. ft. apartment someday.

Sure, it was cute to look at, but I have been most surprised at how much I can do in this little gem. We eat family dinner together nearly every night and for six people that is no small task. Three of these people are ravenous teenagers. Originally, we had purchased a much smaller fridge, but decided that with all of the milk consumed in this household, a bigger (but still small) one was necessary. The far wall where the “dining area is will revert back to a small living room and the dining table for two you can see part of on the right side of the photo (the flip up kind from IKEA) Continue Reading »

Anton Schwartz contacted me about his mother who is moving out of her house-of-fifty-years and looking to get rid of a wonderful vintage all-in-one kitchenette which she bought new in 1969. In beautiful condition and it runs perfectly and comes with all original instructions and paperwork. Folds up elegantly and opens and closes effortlessly and is Sand in color. It is a Dwyer EA400 Kitchenette and comes with:

• Two electric stovetops
• Refrigerator with freezer compartment
• Sink
• Bult-in cupboard and drawer
• Dish draining area
• Light (on/off/auto)
• Lockable, with keys
• Hooks up to electricity (normal 115 volts), water and drain

She is asking $675 and it is located in Manhattan, on West 56th street. Pick-up required. Contact [email protected] or (212)580-4787.

View a couple more pictures here.

Kim alerted me to a great deal if you are in the Minneapolis, MN area. If you are looking for a tiny kitchenette unit for your home these are a bargain at $100.

Go to the craigslist listing here to get more information and purchase one.